Drainage & Hydrology Designer

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4 Locations
In-Office
63K-84K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services • Consulting • Design
The Role
Design and review drainage and stormwater management infrastructure for transportation projects. Prepare PDRs, design criteria, contract documents, shop drawing reviews, technical reports, and approvals. Mentor and supervise junior staff, coordinate with clients and contractors, manage budgets and schedules, lead environmental assessments, support business development, and ensure QA/QC and standards compliance.
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Drainage & Hydrology Designer
Brampton, Markham, Hamilton or London, ON
At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

 

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our next Drainage & Hydrology Designer!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of the Transportation team based in any one of EXP locations in Ontario and have the opportunity to build our transportation planning and operational analysis business lines, and to take their career to the next level.
What a day at EXP has in store for you

  • Assist in development and supervision of a team that handles transportation detailed design and planning projects.
  • Prepare preliminary design reports (PDR), design criteria, preliminary and detailed designs associated with new and/or the rehabilitation/modifications of drainage and stormwater management infrastructure.
  • Prepare preliminary designs for CADD staff and review drawings for compliance with applicable industry and client standards.
  • Prepare Contract Specifications, Tender Documents, and Applications for Agency Approvals.
  • Review and issue finalized Shop Drawings.
  • Coordinate and mentor junior staff working within the team.
  • Liaise with Clients, Sub-consultants, Contractors and construction supervision staff. 
  • Assist with the preparation of Proposals for potential projects. 
  • Lead or support Environmental Assessment for municipal transportation projects.
  • Act as a Project Manager for Transportation tasks and projects. 
  • Maintain client communications; prepare technical reports and presentations. 
  • Coordinate internal resources to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and with quality control. 
  • Oversee the assessments and preparation of reports, drawings, etc. by staff.  
  • Attend public/private meetings and make presentations as a representative of EXP and /or our clients. 
  • Assist in business development activities to continue to grow our group. 
  • Assist in hiring of and directly oversee and mentor more junior team members. 
  • Develop and implement internal training, standard practices and QA/QC methodologies. 
  • Make a positive contribution to the overall EXP culture and environment.

What your experience looks like

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of related experience, preferably with Ontario Municipal Road and Provincial authorities. 
  • Experience in supervision, budget management, report preparation, and client relationship management.
  • Emphasis and proficiency with Civil 3D, ArcMap, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks, MIKE, etc. 
  • Strong computer software skills with ProjectWise, Word, Excel & MS Project.
  • Knowledge with MTO and Metrolinx standards, including various Municipal & Regional design and drafting standards.
  • Skilled in cost estimating, quantity preparation and specification writing.
  • Independent, Organized and Motivated Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and deliver projects under stringent schedules in a fast-paced turnaround environment.
  • Excellent oral & written communication skills, as well as advanced technical writing abilities.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy; and
  • Strong interpersonal skills that focus on meeting customer requirements. 

This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization

The salary range for this role is between $63,231K-$83,817K. The actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. 
EXP subscribes to the Workplace Equity Program. Applications from women, members of visible minorities, Indigenous peoples and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Persons with disabilities can obtain accommodation for the selection process by contacting us at the following email address: [email protected].  

About Us
Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

Skills Required

  • Diploma in Civil Engineering with 5+ years of related experience
  • Experience supervising staff, budget management, report preparation, and client relationship management
  • Proficiency with Civil 3D, ArcMap, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, PCSWMM, InfoWorks, MIKE
  • Strong computer software skills with ProjectWise, Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Project
  • Knowledge of MTO, Metrolinx, and various municipal/regional design and drafting standards
  • Skilled in cost estimating, quantity preparation and specification writing
  • Ability to prepare contract specifications, tender documents, and applications for agency approvals
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, advanced technical writing, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities under tight schedules
  • Experience mentoring and coordinating junior staff and overseeing deliverables

EXP Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about EXP and has not been reviewed or approved by EXP.

  • Retirement Support — 401(k) is considered decent, with mentions of employer matching around 3% and ratings around 4.0/5 in some sources. Feedback suggests retirement offerings are viewed as a relative strength compared with other elements of compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO and flexibility are frequently highlighted positively, with some reports noting strong vacation ratings and work-life balance. Flexible schedules and hybrid/remote options are often seen as meaningful benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are generally described as good, with some comments specifically praising insurance quality. While not uniformly exceptional, healthcare benefits are perceived as solid overall.

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The Company
4,952 Employees
Year Founded: 1906

What We Do

EXP is a multidisciplinary professional services firm providing engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services aimed at transforming the world's built and natural environments. The company specializes in delivering innovative solutions for water infrastructure, aviation environments, mining and mineral projects, and underground infrastructure. Their expert team comprises engineers, planners, designers, and scientists dedicated to excellence and innovation across the full lifecycle of complex projects.

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